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Sleek-Jet
06-26-2004, 08:37 AM
I need a little help.
I need the torque specs for the manifold and head bolts on a 390 FE.
Thanks

spectras only
06-26-2004, 09:36 AM
Sleek ,here it is = Intake manifold 33 1/2, exhaust 15, cyl head 80-90, main bearing 95-105, rod bearing 40-45, crankshaft 70-90,flywheel 75-85.This applies to 352 and 428 engines as well.

058
06-26-2004, 09:43 AM
Heads torque to 100-105 in 3 or 4 incriments and follow the recommended torque pattern. Intake torques to 32 -35 but if you are torquing a rare and valuable aluminum manifold try 28-30, its a very big manifold, run the bolts down in progressive incriments and work in a circular torque pattern from the center out.

Sleek-Jet
06-26-2004, 09:54 AM
Thanks guys, much appreciated. :D

Sleek-Jet
07-11-2004, 05:57 PM
I forgot to ask last time.... whats the torquing sequence for the heads??

058
07-11-2004, 07:40 PM
Torque Heads to 100-105 lbs in 4- 20 lb increments. Use thread lube. Start at the top center bolt, next do the bottom bolt and alternate side to side working out from the center.